Research Terminologies Review
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What is the primary purpose of applied research?

  • To examine theories or concepts
  • To determine cause-effect relationships
  • To formulate knowledge with the aim of improving a certain practice or method (correct)
  • To describe 'what is'

What is the term for the definition of a concept in abstract or theoretical terms?

  • Conceptual Definition (correct)
  • Constitutive Definition
  • Operational Definition
  • Descriptive Definition

What is the term for a group of items characterized by its similar interest?

  • Population (correct)
  • Sample
  • Society
  • Community

What is the term for the variable that the researcher is most interested in or concerned about?

<p>Dependent variable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of validity that concerns how generalizable the findings are even outside of the study?

<p>External validity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a research design that shows the relationship between variables but does not establish cause-effect?

<p>Correlational study (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the principal investigator in a research study?

<p>To be responsible for the research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative research designs?

<p>The type of data collected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a T-test in statistical analysis?

<p>To compare the means of two groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a random sample?

<p>A sample wherein everybody has the same chance of being assigned to any group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of statistical significance in research?

<p>To determine whether a finding is due to chance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between operational research and technical research?

<p>Operational research focuses on how something works, while technical research focuses on the technical aspects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using jargon?

<p>To clarify meaning and share information effectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the quality of interest that can be controlled or observed?

<p>Variable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an abstract generalization that describes a systematic representation about relationships among phenomena?

<p>Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a standard score on the normal curve that is counted as '1' from the mean, plus or minus?

<p>Z-score (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of definition combines components of both informal and formal definitions?

<p>Extended definition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the accuracy or extent to which a test or study evaluates what it is supposed to evaluate?

<p>Validity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition required for Americans to attain real freedom?

<p>When everyone has the same educational opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of a formal definition?

<p>It is written in a complete sentence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a definition?

<p>To provide clarification on the meaning of a term (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential element of a formal definition?

<p>The inclusion of the term being defined (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a formal and informal definition?

<p>The level of formality in the language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of providing distinguishing characteristics in a definition?

<p>To identify the term from similar concepts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a research paper?

<p>To take a stand on a topic and provide support for that stand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the body of a research paper?

<p>Presentation and analysis of data or information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to cite sources in a research paper?

<p>To avoid plagiarism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the conclusion of a research paper?

<p>A summary of the findings and recommendations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the introduction in a research paper?

<p>To provide a brief background, state the objective, and highlight the significance of the study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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